Roper Gulf Regional Council, Never Never Ward by-election: Nominations open

The Roper Gulf Regional Council, Never Never Ward by-election has been announced, with 1 councillor vacancy to be filled.

Candidate nominations are now open and will close at 12 noon on Friday 1 September, no late nominations will be accepted.

The NT Electoral Commissioner Iain Loganathan is encouraging anyone who is interested in nominating as a candidate to make sure they are aware of the nomination process and eligibility requirements.

"There are a number of resources available to potential candidates on our website and I encourage anyone who is interested to contact the NT Electoral Commission for more information” said Iain Loganathan.

“I also recommend anyone thinking of nominating to be a candidate to contact the Roper Gulf Regional Council to discuss the role and responsibilities of a councillor.”

Voting for the Never Never Ward by-election will be available at the following mobile voting centres:

• Minyerri Council Office - Tuesday 12 September - 10:30am to 6pm
• Jilkminggan Council Office - Wednesday 13 September - 10:30am to 6pm
• Mataranka Community Hall - Thursday 14 September - 10:30am to 6pm
• NT Electoral Commission Darwin office - Monday 11 to Thursday 14 September - 8am to 4:30pm

Election day is on Friday 15 September, no election day voting centres have been declared for this by-election.

To accommodate electors unable to vote in person, postal vote applications are now open and will close at the following times:

• Overseas postal vote applications – 6pm on Monday 11 September
• Local postal vote applications - 6pm on Wednesday 13 September

All Never Never Ward residents should check they are correctly enrolled before the roll closes at 5pm on Thursday 24 August.

The NT Electoral Commission is working closely with the Roper Gulf Regional Council to raise awareness and encourage voter participation in the by-election.

Information regarding the Roper Gulf Regional Council, Never Never Ward by-election and the nomination process is available on the NT Electoral Commission website.